Monitoring device for state of remote control valve

Abstract

The utility model provides a remote control valve state monitoring device which comprises a valve switch sensor connected with a valve switch, and the valve switch is provided with a valve opening indicating lamp and a valve closing indicating lamp; wherein the valve body of the remote control valve is connected with the valve switch; the camera is arranged near the valve opening indicating lamp and the valve closing indicating lamp; the flow meter is communicated with a pipeline connected with the valve body; the programmable logic controller is respectively connected with the valve switch sensor and the flow meter; and the wireless network switch is respectively connected with the camera and the programmable logic controller. The on-off state of the valve is obtained through the valve on-off sensor; a flowmeter is installed at the related position of the valve and used for obtaining the opening-closing state of the valve; the access system is monitored through a video, and the opening and closing state of the valve is obtained through the video monitoring system; remote control can be achieved through external equipment or an upper computer, field unattended operation is achieved, and field risks are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a monitoring device for a remote control valve state. Background Art

[0002] Existing remote control valve systems often rely on valve sensors to determine valve status. If the sensors are damaged or malfunctioning, they can easily misjudge the status, creating risks. For example, in a pipeline mechanical valve monitoring system (patent publication number CN205155328U), the monitoring sensor module only monitors the rotation direction of the mechanical valve, which can easily lead to misjudgment of the valve status. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a redundant state monitoring device for a remote control valve.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a remote control valve status monitoring device, comprising:

[0005] A valve switch sensor connected to a valve switch, wherein the valve switch is provided with a valve open indicator light and a valve close indicator light; wherein the valve body of the remote control valve is connected to the valve switch;

[0006] A camera is provided near the valve open indicator light and the valve close indicator light, and is used to capture images or videos of the valve open indicator light and the valve close indicator light;

[0007] a flow meter connected to a pipeline connected to the valve body;

[0008] A programmable logic controller, wherein the programmable logic controller is connected to the valve switch sensor and the flow meter respectively;

[0009] A wireless network switch, wherein the wireless network switch is connected to the camera and the programmable logic controller respectively, and the images or videos of the valve open indicator light and the valve close indicator light collected by the camera are transmitted to the programmable logic controller through the wireless network switch;

[0010] A control device is connected to the wireless network switch in a wired or wireless manner.

[0011] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned monitoring device for the remote control valve status, the control device includes: a host computer, an HMI screen or a remote client.

[0012] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned remote control valve status monitoring device, the wireless network switch is connected and communicated with the host computer, the HMI screen and the remote client in a wired or wireless manner.

[0013] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned remote control valve status monitoring device, the valve switch is connected to the programmable logic controller through a relay.

[0014] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned remote control valve status monitoring device, the remote client includes any one of a smart phone, a smart watch and a tablet computer.

[0015] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned remote control valve status monitoring device, the camera includes: a wired camera and / or a wireless camera.

[0016] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned remote control valve status monitoring device, a bracket is also provided on the housing of the valve switch, and the camera is provided on the bracket.

[0017] Furthermore, the above-mentioned remote control valve status monitoring device also includes an electrical control box, and the programmable logic controller is arranged in the electrical control box.

[0018] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned remote control valve status monitoring device, the DI port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the flow meter; the DO port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the relay group, and the relay group is connected to the valve switch; the AI ​​port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the valve switch sensor; and the AO port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the switching device of the valve switch.

[0019] Compared with the existing technology, the utility model obtains the valve switch status through the valve switch sensor; installs a flow meter at the relevant position of the valve and uses the flow meter to obtain the valve switch status; accesses the system through video monitoring and obtains the valve switch status through the video monitoring system; and can be remotely controlled by external equipment or a host computer to achieve unmanned on-site operation and reduce on-site risks.

[0020] Furthermore, the present invention integrates the on / off status of the valve switch sensor, the on / off images of the valve open and close indicators captured by the camera, and the flow meter's signal indicating whether there is flow in the remote control valve, and provides these to the programmable logic controller as a basis for accurately determining the valve switch status of the remote control valve. The control device allows personnel to obtain data from the valve switch sensor, video surveillance, and flow meter, and comprehensively determine the valve switch status to ensure safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a remote control valve status monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a remote control valve status monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a connection diagram of a remote control valve status monitoring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In the following description, the present invention is described with reference to various embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments may be implemented without one or more of the specific details or with other alternative and / or additional methods, materials, or components. In other cases, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring the practical aspects of the present invention. Similarly, for the purpose of explanation, specific quantities, materials, and configurations are set forth in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to these specific details.

[0025] It should be noted that the components in the drawings may be shown exaggeratedly for the sake of illustration and are not necessarily correct to scale. In the drawings, identical or functionally identical components are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified, the phrases "disposed on," "disposed above," and "disposed above" do not exclude the presence of an intermediate object between the two. Furthermore, "disposed on or above" merely indicates the relative positional relationship between two components. In certain circumstances, such as after reversing the product orientation, it can also be converted to "disposed below or below," and vice versa.

[0027] In the present invention, each embodiment is only intended to illustrate the solution of the present invention and should not be understood as limiting.

[0028] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the quantifiers "a" and "an" do not exclude the presence of multiple elements.

[0029] In the present invention, the term "connection" may refer to a direct connection between two objects or an indirect connection between two objects via an intermediate element.

[0030] In this application, the term "configuration" refers to the setting of the shape, structure, material and / or function of the target object to achieve the desired technical effect, where "configuration" includes a variety of alternative technical means for achieving the technical effect, which become obvious under the teachings of this application.

[0031] In this specification, reference to "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in various places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0032] It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention describe the method steps in a specific order, but this is only for the purpose of illustrating the specific embodiment and does not limit the order of the steps. On the contrary, in different embodiments of the present invention, the order of the steps can be adjusted according to the actual application requirements.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the utility model provides a monitoring device for a remote control valve state, comprising:

[0034] A valve switch sensor 2 connected to a valve switch 1, wherein the valve switch 1 is provided with a valve open indicator light and a valve close indicator light; wherein the valve body 3 of the remote control valve is connected to the valve switch 1;

[0035] A camera 4 is provided near the valve open indicator light and the valve close indicator light, for collecting images or videos of the valve open indicator light and the valve close indicator light;

[0036] a flow meter 5, the flow meter being connected to a pipe 6 connected to the valve body 3;

[0037] A programmable logic controller (PLC) 7, wherein the programmable logic controller 7 is connected to the valve switch sensor 2 and the flow meter 5 respectively;

[0038] A wireless network switch 8, wherein the wireless network switch 8 is connected to the camera 4 and the programmable logic controller 7 respectively, and the image or video of the valve open indicator light and the valve close indicator light collected by the camera 4 is transmitted to the programmable logic controller 7 through the wireless network switch 8;

[0039] A control device is connected to the wireless network switch 8 in a wired or wireless manner.

[0040] The present invention integrates the valve switch status of the sensor, the camera-generated images of the valve open and close indicators, and the flow meter's signal indicating flow within the remote control valve. These signals are then provided to a programmable logic controller (PLC) to accurately determine the remote control valve's switch status. The control device allows personnel to access data from the valve switch sensor, video surveillance, and flow meter to comprehensively determine the valve's switch status, ensuring safety.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control device includes a host computer 9, an HMI screen 10, or a remote client 11. The wireless network switch communicates with the host computer, HMI screen, and remote client 11 via a wired connection to remotely control the opening and closing of the remote-controlled valve. The wireless network switch can also be connected to external devices. This allows for remote control of valve openings, valve opening sensors, cameras, and flow meters via external devices or the host computer, enabling unmanned on-site operation and reducing on-site risks.

[0042] Optionally, the control device is connected and communicated with a remote client via wireless means. Optionally, the remote client may include various mobile intelligent terminals, including any one of a smart phone, a smart watch, and a tablet computer. The utility model can send instructions to the remote control valve switch, valve switch sensor, camera, and flow meter through the PLC via any handheld networked external device connected to the network cable, and can allow the external device to monitor and control the remote control valve switch, valve switch sensor, camera, and flow meter of the utility model via Ethernet, thereby realizing remote control of the valve switch, valve switch sensor, camera, and flow meter, achieving unmanned operation on site, and reducing on-site risks.

[0043] Optionally, the camera includes: a wired camera and / or a wireless camera.

[0044] Preferably, a bracket is further provided on the housing of the valve switch, and the camera is provided on the bracket.

[0045] Preferably, the valve switch is connected to the programmable logic controller via a relay.

[0046] Preferably, the present invention may further include an electrical control box, wherein the programmable logic controller (PLC) is arranged in the electrical control box, and the programmable logic controller may be connected to the touch screen via a wireless network switch.

[0047] Here, the current status information of the remote control valve is collected through the valve switch sensor, flow meter, and video surveillance camera. After comprehensive comparison of each status information, the current status of the remote control valve can be judged accordingly.

[0048] Comprehensive logical judgment and control instruction collection can be performed through the PLC and sent to the touch screen; control commands can be sent to the PLC through the touch screen, and the current status information of the remote control valve and equipment alarms can be obtained in a visual manner.

[0049] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned remote control valve status monitoring device, the DI port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the flow meter; the DO port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the relay group, and the relay group is connected to the valve switch; the AI ​​port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the valve switch sensor; and the AO port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the switching device of the valve switch.

[0050] The utility model obtains the valve switch status through a valve switch sensor; installs a flow meter at a relevant position of the valve and uses the flow meter to obtain the valve switch status; accesses the system through video monitoring and obtains the valve switch status through the video monitoring system; and can be remotely controlled by an external device or a host computer to achieve unmanned on-site operation and reduce on-site risks.

[0051] The utility model can collect the current status information of the remote control valve through the valve switch sensor, flow meter, and video surveillance camera, and judge the current status of the remote control valve after comprehensive comparison by the programmable logic controller, and send it to the remote device through the wireless network switch and communication interface or WIFI; in addition, the external control signal can be collected through the communication interface, and transmitted to the PLC through the wireless network switch, and the current status of the remote control valve is sent.

[0052] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood that they are presented by way of example only and not limitation. It will be apparent to those skilled in the relevant art that various combinations, modifications, and variations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the breadth and scope of the present invention as disclosed herein should not be limited by the exemplary embodiments disclosed above, but should be defined solely in accordance with the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A remote control valve status monitoring device, characterized in that: include: A valve switch sensor connected to a valve switch, wherein the valve switch is provided with a valve open indicator light and a valve close indicator light; wherein the valve body of the remote control valve is connected to the valve switch; A camera installed near the valve open indicator light and the valve close indicator light; a flow meter connected to a pipeline connected to the valve body; A programmable logic controller, wherein the programmable logic controller is connected to the valve switch sensor and the flow meter respectively; A wireless network switch, wherein the wireless network switch is connected to the camera and the programmable logic controller respectively; A control device is connected to the wireless network switch in a wired or wireless manner.

2. The remote control valve status monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control device includes: a host computer, an HMI screen or a remote client.

3. The remote control valve status monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wireless network switch is connected and communicated with the host computer, the HMI screen and the remote client in a wired or wireless manner.

4. The remote control valve status monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve switch is connected to the programmable logic controller via a relay.

5. The remote control valve status monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The remote client includes any one of a smart phone, a smart watch and a tablet computer.

6. The remote control valve status monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera includes: a wired camera and / or a wireless camera.

7. The remote control valve status monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bracket is also provided on the housing of the valve switch, and the camera is provided on the bracket.

8. The remote control valve status monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an electrical control box, in which the programmable logic controller is arranged.

9. The remote control valve status monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The DI port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the flow meter; the DO port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the relay group, and the relay group is connected to the valve switch; the AI ​​port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the valve switch sensor; and the AO port of the programmable logic controller is connected to the switching device of the valve switch.

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